Taking online sewing courses: This is perfect for anyone who has little time and wants to be flexible. You will find out everything you need to know about online sewing courses in this post.
The most important things at a glance
- There are different types of online sewing courses
- The courses are often categorized by experience level so you can find the right one for you
- There are live courses and ones you can watch whenever you like
- Sewing courses are perfect for beginners because they guide you to your goal step by step
Would you like to start sewing, but don't have time to attend a sewing course? I can understand that very well. Nevertheless, you don't have to miss out on the pleasure that such a course can bring you.
The great thing is: The courses are sorted by topic, so you can pick exactly the one that is suitable for you, your interests, and your sewing level.
A preview on the course page also gives you information about what is offered in the course. If you're lucky, you can already take a look at the table of contents or the videos.
SewSimple also offers a comprehensive online sewing course. It is called "The SewSimple Sewing License" and is specially designed for beginners.
In this context, I receive many questions every day. Naturally, they should all find their place in this post little by little. :) So let's get started!
How do online sewing courses work?
Short answer: It depends!
Long answer: There are online sewing courses that take place at a fixed time, for example. You can register for them in advance. Sometimes the offers are free, sometimes they cost something.
They are usually about a pre-determined topic. You will also find out in advance which platform the course takes place on. You need a website where you can host the course, after all. There are various providers for this. Often, you need nothing more than your standard internet browser like Google Chrome or Safari to participate.
Before you start, you will receive an access link via email; all you need to do is click on it and you're ready to go.
The disadvantage of these courses: You can only take them once. Which is a shame, because you miss out on so much information.
That is why I swear by online sewing courses that you can watch again and again. You can book such courses on Udemy, for example.
How often can I watch the courses?
At SewSimple, you buy a course once and can then watch it again and again. You can repeat it, watch individual lessons again – or you can download the additional material as often as you like.
This means: As soon as you have bought a course, it belongs to you. And you can start and finish it whenever you like.
How do you sign up for an online sewing course?
Basically, it's very easy.
- You search for the course you're interested in on SewSimple. There is a search bar at the top of the page for this.
2. You decide on a course and add it to your shopping cart.
3. Then you click on checkout. Then you have to log in. Why is this important? Because you need a customer account where your courses can be stored.
You will then have a kind of course library that you can always access. You should definitely make sure to remember your password.
You have several options for paying for your course.
As soon as the payment has been received, you have full access to your online sewing course and can really get started!
What can I expect in terms of content from online sewing courses?
There are many topics for online sewing courses. Just choose what you like best. Or grab a topic that has interested you for a long time.
The course description tells you something about what the instructor had in mind when creating the course.
There is also a table of contents that gives you precise information about what this course offers in terms of content and what learning outcomes you can expect.
Do I have to complete the online sewing courses at a specific time?
Oh no, that's exactly the cool thing: You decide when it suits you best. And you can also enjoy the course in small, relaxed bites. Perhaps you might want to try out the individual basics and methods in between.
If you notice that questions arise, you can also ask me a question at any time at SewSimple.
I've lost my password, what now?
You can click on "Reset password," then you will receive a link that you can use to create a new password.
If you click on "FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions," you will find many topic areas you can choose from.
How can I pay for online sewing courses?
At SewSimple, there are various payment methods. Just choose the one you prefer.
Important: Please do not transfer money to my PayPal account. Asking for my IBAN won't help you either. The shop system at SewSimple is set up so that the payment must be registered there in order for the course to be activated for you. And that doesn't work if you transfer the money to me. Clear, right?
How can I prepare for online sewing courses?
It's best to check the requirements you should meet for such a course in advance. Sometimes it says "you should already be familiar with your sewing machine" or "you should have basic sewing equipment ready."
If you want to know what belongs in the basic equipment for sewing, you can also check my shopping list for sewing beginners.
If, as with my sewing course, something is being sewn directly (really cool, because then you have a great result in your hands right away!), then you should have washed and ironed your fabrics in advance. You should also have suitable sewing thread on hand so that you can get started right away.
Conclusion
Online sewing courses are perfect for beginners and people who like to choose for themselves when to take a course. This allows you to remain self-determined and flexible. Furthermore, online courses save resources because you don't have to get in the car and drive somewhere. Not to mention parking fees. :)
If you love exchanging ideas with other beginners, you can join our Facebook group, for example. There you can also show your sewn works and let yourself be properly celebrated.
By the way, my sewing book "Näh doch einfach!"* is the perfect supplement to any online sewing course, because you can get even more tips and background information in it! The overlock book from SewSimple*, which is now available for pre-order, will also surely help you further.
Well, did this blog post answer your questions? If you have more questions about online sewing courses, write to me in the comments!
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Happy simple sewing
your Sabine
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